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Antonyms for incandescence


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-kuh n-des-uh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kənˈdɛs əns



Definition of incandescence

Origin :
  • 1650s, figurative, "state of being 'inflamed,'" from incandescent + -ence. Literal use from 1794.
  • As in light : noun luminescence from sun or other source
  • As in luster : noun gloss, shine
  • As in radiance : noun brightness, luminescence
  • As in ray : noun beam; indication
  • As in shimmer : noun gleam
  • As in hotness : noun heat
  • As in torridity : noun heat
  • As in torridness : noun heat
  • As in fire : noun burning
  • As in flash : noun shimmer, flicker
  • As in glow : noun burning, brightness
  • As in heat : noun high temperature
Example sentences :
  • Only the incandescence of the metal and the flame itself were visible.
  • Extract from : « The Black Star Passes » by John W Campbell
  • The garden where Nedda definitely was not present became bathed in incandescence.
  • Extract from : « The Pirates of Ersatz » by Murray Leinster
  • It is true of all metals which are capable of being heated to incandescence.
  • Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall
  • Did ever passion heat words to incandescence as it did those of Sappho?
  • Extract from : « Over the Teacups » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • The light of incandescence is intense and white like that from metal at a white heat.
  • Extract from : « English Synonyms and Antonyms » by James Champlin Fernald
  • Ashes and pumice heated to incandescence were blown through the air.
  • Extract from : « The Lani People » by J. F. Bone
  • Her arms were outstretched to the dimming form of Harry and the incandescence.
  • Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall
  • A flash of light, a thread of incandescence, a quiver—and they were gone.
  • Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall
  • I could see the outlines of his figure and a weird, single string of incandescence.
  • Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall
  • Then the dot of blue—a string of incandescence; just as had been spoken.
  • Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall

Synonyms for incandescence

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